Articles for Tag: "Heart"

Inspiring Kids: Nick’s Story 
Inspiring Kids: Nick’s Story
After Nick was unresponsive at a restaurant, a cardiac nurse from Advocate Children’s Hospital came to his rescue helping to save his life.
Teen athlete’s sudden death spotlights need for screenings  Featured
Teen athlete’s sudden death spotlights need for screenings
Learn more about how one program is working to prevent tragedies like this.
New Jarvik heart pump gives new lease on life 
New Jarvik heart pump gives new lease on life
An Illinois man has become the first patient at a Chicago suburban hospital to receive an advanced Jarvik heart pump.
Eating fiber helps heart attack patients live longer 
Eating fiber helps heart attack patients live longer
Digging in to high-fiber cereals after a heart attack may add years to your life.
5 reasons to add peaches to your diet 
5 reasons to add peaches to your diet
Our dietitian explains why peaches are more than a tasty snack.
Can optimism reduce risk of heart disease? 
Can optimism reduce risk of heart disease?
If you see the glass as half full, you might be doing good things for your heart.
Minutes can mean life when having a heart attack  Featured
Minutes can mean life when having a heart attack
Getting treated quickly is critical for survival, physicians say. Learn more about “door to balloon time.”